Hundreds seek tax relief through property assessments
By Charles Sercombe Times are tough for a lot of folks. Sure, we all know that, but here’s further proof that the economy is pounding households: about 400 homeowners asked…
Snuffed out: Smoking ban is coming soon
By Ian Perrotta Review Staffwriter Though it’s just a few weeks away from becoming official, there are still some questions surrounding the statewide smoking ban beginning May 1. According to…
Trash problem causing a stink on Jos. Campau
By Ian Perrotta The answer, my friend, is blowing in the wind. The question? Where does the trash go from some of the businesses on Jos Campau? If you’re scratching…
Hamtramck Clean Sweep gears up for the big day
By Ian Perrotta It’s spring, and you know what that means – it’s time for the annual Hamtramck Clean Sweep. This year, the event will be held on Saturday, May…
Get ready for ‘candid’ camera on Jos. Campau
By Charles Sercombe Chicago appears to be one of the most watched cities in the country. According to recent media reports, Chicago has thousands of surveillance cameras on public and…
Easter: More than a religious service in Hamtramck
By Greg Kowalski Special to The Review It just doesn’t seem logical that the celebration of Easter would warrant headline news, but it did. “City Goes to Church During Tre…
We can thank the Greeks for modern day Easter
By Jay Searcy Special to The Review What comes to your mind when you think of Easter? Like most celebrations in western culture Easter, the most sacred date on the…
State police take over drunk driver case
By Charles Sercombe The Michigan State Police are now in charge of investigating the case of a highly intoxicated female driver who was shot in the shoulder by Hamtramck police…
American Axle will have to pay for closing local plant
By Charles Sercombe For union workers who were laid off from the American Axle & Manufacturing plant in Detroit-Hamtramck, it’s sweet revenge time. A labor arbitrator recently ruled that American…
Struggling communities turn to beefed up traffic enforcement
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck isn’t the only city issuing more traffic tickets. According to a recent report in USA Today, cities across the country are ramping up traffic enforcement in…
